NIST SP 800-171 Compliance & Data Safeguarding Support

The contract provides consulting support to ensure compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-171 for the protection of covered defense information associated with component data and contract documentation. The effort focuses on implementing appropriate security controls and safeguarding measures as mandated by the NIST framework to meet Department of Defense requirements for handling sensitive, unclassified information. This support is critical for maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of defense-related data across the supply chain. Issued as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, the work falls under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is targeted at organizations responsible for securing controlled unclassified information. The contract is posted for potential bidders with an issuance date of June 25, 2026, and performance is expected to align with federal cybersecurity standards without geographic restrictions specified. The scope requires expert guidance in assessing current practices, identifying gaps, and executing remediation strategies to achieve and sustain NIST SP 800-171 compliance throughout the lifecycle of covered contract data.